“I am thrilled to welcome another exceptional class of Fellows to the American Academy of Nursing,” said AAN President Eileen Sullivan-Marx, PhD, RN, FAAN, when the 225 names were recently announced. Congratulations to all—representing 38 states and 17 countries—who will “help fulfill the organization’s vision of healthy lives for all people.”
Two bills signed into law in Delaware will mean more health options for the state’s nearly 1 million residents. Barriers lifted that hampered care included one that required physician oversight for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs); the state now has full practice authority. Delaware also joins 37 others that are part of the APRN interstate licensing compact.
Action Hub Highlights Ways to Bring NAM Report to Life
For two days, 200 health leaders met with one goal in mind: to create action plans to operationalize the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 report. The effort led to dozens of ways to implement the report’s nine recommendations. “We want you and your organizations to take ownership in bringing the report’s vision to life,” write Campaign
leaders Susan Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Susan Reinhard, PhD, RN, FAAN.
Magazine by and for Black Nurses Tackles Health Equity
“Black wellness by Black nurses” is the tagline for
The Color of Wellness, a new magazine started by Michelle Greene Rhodes, MHS, RN, CMCN. Focused on the health needs of the Black community, contributing nurses encourage behaviors that can prevent some of the most persistent chronic health issues. “I believe we provide a solution to health inequity,” says Rhodes.
Future of Nursing Twitter Chat to Highlight Action
How do we turn Future of Nursing 2020-2030 recommendations into better health equity? Tune in—and chime in— today, August 10, at 9 p.m. ET, for the second Twitter chat from the National Academy of Medicine focused on the perspectives from various health professionals. Follow @theNAMedicine or #Nursing2030.
Fourth Future of Nursing 2030 Webinar Focused on Diversity
The fourth of four webinars from the National Academy of Medicine delving into its Future of Nursing
report takes place August 11, at 2 p.m. ET. Four experts will explore how bolstering the nursing workforce through education, preparedness, and leadership is vital to better address social determinants of health.
“Fully Supporting Nurses’ Well-Being”: Webinar Now Online
Taking care of nurses’ well-being at every level—from the individual, to the organizational, and systemically—is key to their being able to take care of others. On August 4, in its third webinar, the National Academy of Medicine asked experts to explore the connection between nurses’ well-being and health equity.
Sanctuary Farm: Podcast Covers Nursing in the Open Air
Nurses are an important part of Sanctuary Farm in North Philadelphia, which helps meet a wide range of needs, including nutrition, wellness, social and economic justice, and community safety. The latest Pennsylvania Action Coalition “At the Core of Care” podcast reviews this community-based health care organization, interviewing its executive director, Andrea Vettori, MSN, CRNP.
Michigan Daylong Summit Focuses on Growth, Health Equity
How can nurses use personal growth to make systemic change in the area of health equity? Six speakers will pursue that question at the Michigan Center for Nursing’s summit on October 22. Among the six will be Susan Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN, reviewing the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 report.
Even as more Americans become fully vaccinated against COVID-19, some populations in the U.S. have lower rates of vaccination. Among Hispanic people, it’s lack of access as well as “hesitancy,” notes Adriana Perez, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, Campaign adviser and a nurse expert featured in a series of informational videos from Elite Learning.
Action Coalitions: What’s Up? Tell Us So That We Can Share
Fans of the Campaign for Action like to learn what’s happening in other states. But we might not know your stories. Help us celebrate your efforts and share details of progress by dropping a note to Aidan McCallion at
[email protected]. We’ll spread the news through news posts, social media, and the Campaign Update.
Funding, Tools, and Other Opportunities
AONL Seeks Exemplary Nurses for Its Fellow Designation
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership encourages AONL members at all levels of leadership and in the diversity of settings to apply to be an AONL Fellow. Leaders who attain this honor are committed to shaping the future of nursing leadership through expert leadership practice, mentoring, and contributing to AONL at the regional and national levels. Deadline: Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. CT.
RWJF Funds Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health
What can we do today to create a better, more equitable tomorrow? The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invites scientists, anthropologists, artists, urban planners, community leaders and others who have new ideas that could alter the trajectory of health to apply for the Pioneering Ideas grant. No deadline.
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